Community Events

Castle Valley FYI

Notices

Training tower open house - is scheduled April 12 from noon until 4 p.m. at the facility at the county fairgrounds. The event will include tours of the tower and training demonstrations. No burns will be conducted at the open house.

April highway cleanup - Residents are encouraged to volunteer for the cleanup effort, sponsored by Pillow Talk Motel in Wellington and Riverside Motel in Helper. For time and schedule information, contact Harry Sturdy at 637-7706, extension 122.

Letter carriers food drive - Carriers will collect bagged, non-perishable food donations May 10. Residents may place bags beside mailboxes or take food items to any post office. Donations will be distributed to the local food banks.

Rape crisis hotline - Rape or domestic violence victims may contact the local 24-hour crisis line toll-free at 1-866-894-8610.

UP&L retirees - A meeting for all UP&L retirees in the Carbon-Emery area is planned April 9 at 10 a.m. at the board of education building in Price. Insurance and benefits will be discussed. For information, call Pat Sloan at 472-5422 or contact Madeline Tonc.

Helper spring cleanup - City crews will pick up branches, shrubs and yard/garden debris from April 1 to April 25 according to an established schedule. Crews will not backtrack. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths, then stacked off the roadways and sidewalks. The schedule includes:

Through April 4, Castle Gate subdivision, 1st through 5th Avenue, Martin, Orchard Street, 1st through 11th North and Bryner Street.

April 7 to April 11, west Helper.

April 14 to April 18, east Helper.

April 21 to April 25, Locust, Maple, Poplar and Main Street as well as south Highway 6.

Food handlers classes - Two-hour sessions will be offered April 16 and May 14 at the health district in Price at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Classes will be taught April 17 and May 15 at the health department in Castle Dale at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Test fees required. For information, contact Claron Bjork at 637-3671.

Stress management seminar - Vet Center representative Brent Price will present the seminar for veterans and spouses April 10 from noon to 1 p.m. in room 256 at the workforce services office in Price.

HEAT - The federally funded energy assistance program has been extended to April 30. Contact the HEAT office at 613-0100.

Carbon County Food Bank - Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from noon until 4 p.m. For information on volunteering, donating or applying, contact Dondra Nance at 637-9232.

Parenting for teens - The Family Support and Children's Justice Center in Price offers a free class dealing with the issues, problems and difficulties facing teen parents. Participants learn about resources, assistance to return/remain in school, parenting/life skills, and recreation opportunities. Contact Terry Willis at 637-0281.

Helper library - Hours are Monday through Wednesday from noon until 8 p.m.; Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday. For information, contact the library at 472-5601.

Price library - Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; closed Sunday. Story hour is Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 1 p.m. Children may stop by, view chick eggs in an incubator and enter to win prizes. The Scholastic Book fair is planned April 21-26. Pet Pals activities are Tuesday at 5 p.m. Call library at 636-3188.

CEU library -Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hours vary on holidays and during breaks. Contact the library at 613-5209.

Family Support & Children's Justice Center - offers crisis care for families with children from infants to 11 years old. Crisis nursery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Families may use the nursery for respite, family crisis, court, doctors appointments, medical emergencies, mental health appointments, escaping family violence, attending parenting classes/divorce classes and AA/Narcotic Anonymous meetings. Parenting classes are scheduled Thursday at 1:30 p.m. For information, call the center at 637-0281.

Helper mining museum - From Oct. 1 to April 30, hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From May 1 to Sept. 30, hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tours may be scheduled. For information, contact Helen Tonc at 472-3009.

Prehistoric museum - From April 1 to Oct. 31, hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. From Nov. 1 to March 31, hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For information, call the museum at 613-5060.

Habitat for Humanity - is accepting applications for a home in the Wellington area. Deadline is April 15. For information, call the Habitat office at 636-3230 .

Cancer screening - Southeastern Utah Health District in Price offers checks twice a month for women up to and including age 64. Clinics include breast, pelvic and pap exams at low or no cost. Women 50 to 64 may qualify for free mammogram vouchers. Call the health district at 637-3671 for appointments.

Infant immunization clinics - The health district in Price offers the clinics Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

ABC Learning Center - has books, computers and activities for adults and children. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For tutoring appointments, call the center at 888-2061.

Social Security - Located at the county courthouse in Price, the office is open the second Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. For information, call Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.

Castle Country's Promise - Adults interested in promoting the five promises for Carbon and Emery youth may register by contacting the program at 613-5284 or visiting the groups' website at www.castlecountryspromise.org.

Schools

CEU Ballet Repertory Ensemble - The schedule includes a classical dance concert April 24-26 and a contemporary dance performance April 25-28 at 7:30 p.m. at Geary Theater.

Events

Relay for Life memory wall - Residents wishing to have photos displayed during the event are encouraged to contact Mary Dickerson at 637-0964.

Price Culture Connection -The schedule includes the following presentations:

April 3 to 8 - 7:30 p.m., Geary Theater, CEU production of "Crimes of the Heart." Admission fees.

Veterans

VFW field officer - will be at the Price workforce center April 10 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. to assist veterans with VA matters.

Helper American Legion Auxiliary - meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. For information, contact Pat Scherschel at 472-8203.

VFW - Post hours are Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Games are on Sunday at 1 p.m. For information, contact Ginny Boren at 637-7424.

Clubnotes

Castle Country Horse Show Association - Show dates are May 10 at Price, June 7 at Price, June 28 at Castle Dale, July 13 at Price, Aug. 10 at Price and Sept. 13 at Price. Shows start at 10 a.m. For information, contact Joyce Worley at 637-1772.

Old Time Fiddlers - Castle Country chapter sponsors free acoustic jam sessions the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Price senior citizens center.

Photography club - meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 680 E. 100 South, Price. For information, contact Greg Fausett at 637-8628.

Sportsmen for Habitat banquet - will be presented March 29 at the BDAC. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30. For information, contact David Hussey at 637-9663, Jim Gilson or Shane Thompson.

Bowling league scores - League secretaries should report high scores weekly to Rose Fossat. For information, contact Fossat at 637-1488.

Coal Country Squares - Dancers meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the seniors center in Price.

Castle Country Fiber Guild - meets the first the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For information, contact Michelle Goldsmith at 650-3290.

Gastric bypass support group - meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Castleview. For information, call Wilma Howa at 472-5048

Castle Valley Archaeology Society - meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact Jeanette Evans at 637-0044

Utah Friends of Paleontology - Castle Valley chapter meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., in the CEU museum classroom. For information, contact the museum at 613-5060.

Carbon County Model Railroaders - The group meets Thursday at 7 p.m. For information, call Terry Wheeler at 636-0681.

Carbon County Historical Society - meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the courthouse. For information, call Joanne Hyatt at 472-5062 or contact Kathy Hamaker.

Newborns in Need- Residents are encouraged to donate baby items for needy infants in Carbon County. For information on volunteering or donating items, contact Teresa Kilcrease at 637-5324.

MOPS - The mothers of preschoolers group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Price Chapel. Adult crafts, child care and children's program included. For information about the group, residents may contact Tami Campbell at 637-7542.

Castle Country OHV - Meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds building. For information, contact Leslie Tolley at 637-6130 or visit the group's website at www.ccohva.com.

BACA - The group meets the third Sunday of the month at noon at Kraync Motor in Price.

Price Ladies of Elks -The group meets the first Wednesday of the month. For information, contact Susan Etzel at 637-5772.

Support groups

Multiple sclerosis support group - meets the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., in the conference room at the health district in Price. For information, contact Danny or Tami Velasquez at 637-0712.